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Add 16/3 and 63/98

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 63/98

16/3 + 63/98 is 251/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    16/3 = 16 × 98/3 × 98 = 1568/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/294 + 189/294 = 1568 + 189/294 = 1757/294
  5. 1757/294 simplified gives 251/42
  6. So, 16/3 + 63/98 = 251/42
    In mixed form: 541/42

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